Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I want to congratulate Chairman Garbarino and Ranking Member Swalwell on their first hearing as the leaders of the subcommittee."

"Further, the Biden administration has created a new program to provide an orderly pathway for people from Cuba and Haiti, as well as Venezuela and Nicaragua, to come to the United States."

"America is a shining beacon of hope for people across the globe that come to our shores seeking a better life."

"Rather than falling for this politically-motivated rhetoric, we must meet these challenges with smart investments in personnel, technology, and equipment to safeguard our maritime domain."